Stanley A. McChrystal
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Stanley McChrystal is a retired United States Army general who formerly led the Joint Special Operations Command. He is a frequent commentator on military strategy and international relations, recently appearing on 'The Opinions' to discuss Iran and the concept of surgical warfare.
2 episodes featuring Stanley A. McChrystal
The Shawn Ryan Show
SEAL operator turns combat trauma into a mission of recovery
Alex West connects elite military service, combat loss, suicidal crisis, and sobriety to his later work helping veterans and first responders heal.
Aug 20, 2026 · 4h 35m
The Daily
Stanley McChrystal warns surgical air strikes cannot defeat Iran
As tensions simmer in the Middle East, a top military commander explains why surgical strikes fall short and how modern warfare demands both technological innovation and domestic civic strength.
Apr 4, 2026 · 43 min